Matilda the Musical is a stage musical based on the 1988 children's novel of the same name by Roald Dahl. It was adapted by Dennis Kelly, with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and directed for the stage by Matthew Warchus. The musical's narrative centres on Matilda, a precocious 5-year-old girl with the gift of telekinesis, who loves reading, overcomes obstacles caused by her family and school, and helps her teacher to reclaim her life. After a twelve-week trial run staged by the Royal Shakespeare Company at Stratford-upon-Avon from November 2010 to January 2011, it received its West End premiere on 24 November 2011 at the Cambridge Theatre and its Broadway premiere on 11 April 2013 at the Shubert Theatre. Matilda the Musical has received widespread critical acclaim and box-office popularity, winning seven 2012 Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical—at the time, the most such awards ever won by a single show.
| Music | Tim Minchin |
| Lyrics | Tim Minchin |
| Book | Dennis Kelly |
| Basis | Matilda, by Roald Dahl |
| Productions | 2010 Stratford-upon-Avon, 2011 West End, 2013 Broadway, 2015 US national tour, 2018 UK and Ireland tour |
About Matilda the Musical
Based on the 1988 children's novel by Roald Dahl, the musical focuses on a 5-year-old girl with telekinetic powers.
Achievement of Matilda the Musical
In 2012, the musical set a record for the most Laurence Olivier Awards won by a musical, taking home seven awards including Best New Musical.
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Latest information about Matilda the Musical updated on July 28 2021.
